New sex offender tracking technology. The development of three new initiatives in Ohio will intensify the State’s ability to monitor the more than 19,000 convicted sex offenders living in the state.
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Sex offender’s appeal heard in court
The appeal of a registered sex offender, who was arrested under a county ordinance when he visited a park in Fountain Valley, went to court Thursday. ____ of Santa Ana, who was convicted Nov. 14 of a misdemeanor for entering a county park without written permission from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, is the first registered offender to appeal the county statute, said Farrah Emami, a spokeswoman for the district attorney’s office. Attorneys for both sides gave oral arguments Thursday morning at the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. ____,…
Read MoreOperation Boo” Rounds Up Sex Offenders on Halloween
SANTA MARIA, Calif.- In just a few days, your child will be going door-to-door trick or treating inevitably coming face-to-face with a stranger. So, how well do you know your neighbors from registered sex offenders to criminals? “Yeah, very! We usually go with our children when we trick or treat but yea that’s scary,” says Santa Maria parent, Lisa Burress. As Lisa Burress helps her son find that perfect Halloween costume she’s taken aback after hearing there are 142 registered sex offenders living in Santa Maria where her son will be…
Read MoreAnaheim Adopts Sex Offender Ordinance
The Anaheim City Council voted unanimously to enact an ordinance yesterday to expand child safety zones to protect children from registered sex offenders in city parks. The Ordinance, which was originally introduced by Councilwoman Kris Murray, becomes effective in 30 days. The City Council also includes Mayor Tom Tait, Mayor pro tem Harry S Sidhu, P.E., and Council Members Gail E. Eastman and Lorri Galloway. Full Article
Read MoreCOMMENTARY: SOME U.S. SEX LAWS DRACONIAN AS GOVERNMENT SEEKS TO PROTECT CITIZENS
No country on the planet has tried to control it’s citizens sexual behavior more than the United States. That statement is not about the necessity of such laws but rather a matter of fact. Fear and a demand for government protection from “predators” has created some really bad public policy. Originally set up to protect children from pedophiles, the expansion of the publicly available sex offender registry now includes anyone and everyone convicted of a felony with the word sex in it. Getting drunk and showing off your junk can…
Read MoreConvicted East Bay Sex Offender Killed In Prison Cell
FOLSOM, Sacramento County (CBS SF) – A convicted sex offender from Contra Costa County who was killed in an apparent homicide in his state prison cell in Folsom last week has been identified as 51-year-old Raymond Johnston. Lt. Tony Quinn, of California State Prison-Sacramento in Folsom, said correctional officers found Johnston unresponsive in his cell just after 9 p.m. Wednesday as prisoners were being counted. Full Article
Read MoreCan everyone please calm down about child abuse?
Jimmy Savile was a repulsive individual who indulged in vile, degraded, abusive acts. On that we can all agree. But what is less a matter of consensus is how we should respond to the scandal. When I argued on Newsnight this week that we need some calm reflection and that the whole of society should not be reorganised around child protection, it started a minor Twitchunt, and I have been accused of everything from being a BBC stooge to a callous apologist for paedophilia. Full Article
Read MoreCommunity goes too far in robbing sex offenders and their children of Halloween
A new law in Simi Valley, Calif., has banned registered sex offenders from decorating their homes for Halloween. They are also not allowed to pass out candy or to turn outside lights on, and they must post signs stating there is no candy at the residence. All of this makes a lot of sense; these are not the kind of people that I would want around my future children, but I have to wonder if lawmakers have taken things a little too far. Full Article
Read MoreAnaheim City Council approves Parks Ban
The Anaheim City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting persons required to register under CA PC 290 to enter public city parks on Oct 23. California RSOL members spoke in opposition. Audio: [audio:https://all4consolaws.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/anaheim_oct23.mp3] Video: http://anaheim.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=1134 Item 29 starts at 1:43 Documents: http://www.anaheim.net/docs_agend/questys_pub/MG38467/AS38506/AS38509/AI40614/Documents.htm City Web Site: http://www.anaheim.net
Read MoreACLU opposes Proposition 35 [Video]
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Read MoreSex Offender Residency Restrictions Impede Safety Goals
Recently, the US Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit ruled that a policy banning registered sex offenders from entering Albuquerque’s public libraries is unconstitutional. Over the past decade the availability of online sex offender registries has enabled widespread awareness of sexual offenders living in the community, increasing concerns for the safety of children and leading politicians to pass laws restricting where sex offenders can live, work and even be present. Residence restrictions in 30 states and countless municipalities typically prohibit individuals convicted of sex crimes from residing within 500…
Read MoreProposition 35
The California ballot includes a proposition that would require all registrants to disclose internet activities and identities within 24 hours of its passage. This requirement is hidden within Proposition 35 which states its focus is upon stopping human trafficking. The proposition would also require anyone convicted as a sex trafficker to register as a sex offender. Supporters of this proposition include the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association and the Police Officers Research Association. It is not surprising then that fines collected from sex traffickers will be used for law enforcement! …
Read MoreVOTE!
Monday October 22nd is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming election in November. Be heard! If you are not already registered to vote, find out if you are eligible. The state prohibits voting by people incarcerated in prison or on parole. All others may cast a ballot. Find out more (State info and more on this site) and register to vote if you are not already and eligible. It can be done online and takes a few minutes.
Read MoreOct 23 – Anaheim City Council / Parks Ban
On October 23rd, City of Anaheim City Council Meeting, 5 pm – the Anaheim City Council will re-visit the proposed Parks and Recreational Area Ban. California ROSL members spoke at the item’s introduction. View video. Join us on October 23rd! 29. ORDINANCE NO. 6256 (ADOPTION) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM adding Sections 7.60.010 through 7.60.040, inclusive, of Chapter 7.60 of Title 7 of the Anaheim Municipal Code relating to child safety zones (Introduced at the Council Meeting of October 9, 2012, Item No. 16).
Read MoreJudge asked to temporarily block Simi’s Halloween sex offender law
A federal judge was asked Friday to temporarily block enforcement of Simi Valley’s new Halloween sex offender law. The judge could rule as early as next week. The motion for a temporary restraining order was filed with U.S. District Court Judge Percy Anderson in Los Angeles by attorney Janice Bellucci, who last month filed a federal lawsuit that argued the law is unconstitutional. Bellucci contends the law violates the First and 14th Amendments of the Constitution because it “suppresses and unduly chills protected speech and expression. Full Article
Read MoreSimi Valley police check up on sex offenders
Simi Valley detectives conducted a sex registrant compliance check Saturday morning in the city, officials said. The checks were made between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. throughout the city, police said. Authorities said of 120 registered sex offenders in Simi Valley, 105 were found to be in compliance with their registration requirements. Detectives will continue to investigate the other 15 people who were not at their residence during the checks to determine whether they have violated any requirements, officials said. Full Article
Read More“Halloween Harassment Campaigns Must End”
“Modern day journalist” Diane Dimond voices her opinion regarding the recent lawsuit filed by CA RSOL that seeks to overturn the Simi Valley City Council’s ban on the City’s resident registrants participating in Halloween activities.
Read MoreSex Offender Charged with Being in Costa Mesa Park
A registrant in Costa Mesa is the first person to be arrested and charged for entering a city park.
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